@obumBTS and Ariana Grande took home the most awards at this year's VMAs even though neither of them showed up.
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BTS and Ariana Grande VMA winners
Photo by @obumยท Sep 28, 2026ยท Photo 1 of 2ยท Ariana Grande
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The focus is the K-pop group BTS. The members are posing together in a studio setting, with some leaning on each other and others looking directly at the camera. The mood is stylish and cool, with the members dressed in black leather jackets and distressed denim jeans. One member's ripped jeans are particularly noticeable, as is the intricate tattoo visible on another member's arm. There is no on-screen text.
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